When did “enough room for everyone” start meaning your parents get the pullout couch? The Lakewatch is built around exactly that reality: a dedicated in-law suite with its own entrance, a farmhouse kitchen big enough for two cooks operating on different schedules, a mudroom that absorbs the daily collision of backpacks and grocery bags, and enough separation between the generations that everyone can still close a door at the end of the day.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 3,984
- Bedrooms: 4-5
- Bathrooms: 4
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The main floor centers on a great room with a cathedral ceiling, flanked by the dining room and kitchen on one side and Bedroom 2 on the other, with the primary suite tucked into the far corner. The detached in-law suite stands apart entirely, bringing its own mudroom, mechanical room, and garage so it functions as a self-contained household rather than just an extra bedroom.
Floor Plan – Second Floor
Highlighted in yellow, the upper level of the main house holds Br.3 with a cathedral ceiling, a loft, and a mechanical room. The detached suite fits a living room, kitchen, and Br.4 into a compact footprint — impressively livable given the square footage. Br.2 and the Great Room anchor the primary structure on the floor below.
Floor Plan – Basement
The lower level packs in a family room, rec room, cabana room, bedroom five, two storage areas, lake storage, and covered patios, with the staircase connecting to the floors above and laundry and mechanical tucked in nearby.
History Corner: Farmhouse-style homes with dedicated in-law suites became notably more common in American residential design after multigenerational living surged following the 2008 financial crisis. A ground-level bedroom with its own bath and nearby storage, like the layout here, reflects a deliberate shift toward designing for aging relatives without sacrificing family space. Builders often call this the “flex suite” approach since the room can serve guests when family hasn’t moved in yet.
Woven Wall Baskets and Iron Balusters Do a Lot of Heavy Lifting Here
Diamond-detail iron balusters paired with natural wood newel posts give the staircase real character without overselling it. Four woven basket plates cluster on the opposite wall — a low-cost decorating move that actually works, especially against the recessed lighting that keeps the hallway beyond feeling open rather than compressed.
- Grouped wall baskets add texture without requiring a gallery wall nail pattern
- Iron baluster inserts with wood posts blend two materials at a low price point
- A clear sightline from the landing down the hall makes the floor plan feel larger than it is
Vaulted Ceilings and Caramel Swivel Chairs Anchor This Living Room
Paired caramel suede swivel chairs face a symmetrical seating arrangement built around the fireplace. The vaulted ceiling does the heavy lifting on scale, while dusty blue drapes add height without fuss, and wainscoting keeps the lower walls from feeling unfinished.
Common Mistake: Homeowners often hang a mirror above a fireplace without accounting for wall sconce placement first. Installing sconces after the mirror is already up frequently forces awkward compromises on height and spacing. Plan all three anchor points together before committing to any single one.
Sage Cabinets and a Fluted Island Base Make This Kitchen Worth Lingering In
Soft sage-green cabinetry pairs with a fluted wood island base and globe pendants in amber glass. Six boucle counter stools signal this kitchen gets used for more than cooking — and that it expects company.
Why It Works: Pendant lights over an island work best when hung at a consistent height relative to the countertop, not the ceiling. Because ceiling heights vary room to room, anchoring the drop to the surface below keeps proportions grounded. Here, all four pendants read as deliberate rather than guessed at.
Rattan Chairs and a Mountain View Make a Case for Dining Without Screens
Cane-back chairs pull up to a marble-topped table anchored by a sculptural chandelier with globe diffusers. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a lake and mountain backdrop that no gallery wall could touch.
Did You Know: Cane furniture uses the outer bark of rattan rather than the core, making it naturally lighter than solid wood and more resistant to rooms with fluctuating humidity — a real advantage near large windows that see heavy sun. It also tends to age better than upholstered dining chairs, which absorb spills and odors in ways you’d rather not think about at the dinner table.
Wainscoting, a Rattan Headboard, and One Very Good Chandelier
Floor-to-ceiling picture-frame molding wraps every wall in this room, which is a commitment. The rattan headboard and matching accent chairs keep the palette grounded so the tiered chandelier overhead gets to be the thing you notice first, not compete with everything else for attention.
Style Tip: Wainscoting panels like these are typically installed in two sections — a chair rail and the frames below — but running them full height the way this room does requires consistent spacing or the proportions fall apart fast. Sketch the layout on paper before a single nail goes in. Getting it wrong on a tall wall is a genuinely frustrating fix.
Capiz Chandelier and Reeded Cabinetry Pull This Double Vanity Together
Warm oak cabinetry with reeded door fronts sits below a marble countertop fitted with two sinks and aged brass faucets, with a capiz shell chandelier overhead and vertical shiplap tying the wall to the window trim.
Why Reeded Cabinet Fronts Work Harder Than Flat Ones
Reeded fronts add texture without applied molding, which removes the risk of pieces separating over time the way raised-panel details sometimes do in humid bathrooms. The linear grooves catch light differently as the day moves, giving the cabinetry a quality flat slab doors simply don’t have. It looks intentional without requiring much maintenance to stay that way — which, in a bathroom, matters more than people admit when they’re picking finishes.
Shiplap, a Curved Sofa, and a Staircase Landing That Actually Earns Its Square Footage
Leather poufs stand in for a coffee table, which keeps the landing from feeling cramped. Black-framed windows and white shiplap handle the rest — sometimes the room doesn’t need more than that.
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Exterior photo shows a white modern farmhouse set lakeside; the floor plan below lays out two garages, a great room, master suite, and the detached in-law quarters.
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